What are the responsibilities and job description for the USF Hair and Makeup Staff 2025 position at Southern Utah University?
Job Title: Production Staff - Hair and Make-up
The Tony-award winning Utah Shakespeare Festival, a professional theatre company in residence at Southern Utah University, is seeking skilled Hair and Make-up professionals for the 2025 season.
About the Position:
- Wigmaster: May 3, 2025 - June 30, 2025. Works with costume designer and hair and makeup director to determine approach to implementing design. Develops a schedule with the hair and makeup director. Oversees daily operation of a makeup studio and wig construction of assigned productions with assistant. Participates in the construction and implementation of design elements.
- Assistant Wigmaster: May 5, 2025 - June 30, 2025. Assists the Wigmaster in constructing and implementing hair and makeup designs. Oversees daily operation of makeup studio and wig construction of assigned productions.
- Hair and Makeup Run Crew Supervisor: June 5, 2025 - September 10 or October 8, 2025. Supervises the run crew and maintenance of productions. Assists actors with hairstyles, wigs, and makeup. Also maintains styles of wigs and facial hair during the run of assigned productions.
- Hair and Makeup Run Crew: June 5, 2025 - September 10 or October 8, 2025. Assists actors with hairstyles, wigs, and makeup. Also maintains styles of wigs and facial hair during the run of assigned productions.
Requirements:
- Experience in styling and care of Black/African American and multi-ethnic hair, wigs and wig making desired. Experience with makeup techniques for all skin types desired.
- Wigmaster: Experience with wig construction required. Supervisory and scheduling experience desired.
- Assistant Wigmaster: Experience with wig construction desired. Supervisory experience a plus.
- Hair and Makeup Run Crew: Previous backstage experience a plus.
Benefits:
- Housing provided
EEO Statement:
Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.
